Confidential
Head of Financial Intelligence Unit
Confidential, San Francisco, California, United States, 94101
Head of Financial Intelligence Unit
About the Company
Internationally renowned financial technology (FinTech) company
Industry Financial Services
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to spearhead the establishment and leadership of its financial intelligence function for the U.S. business. The successful candidate will be responsible for building the FIU framework, overseeing AML investigations, managing SAR processes, and ensuring that all casework meets U.S. regulatory requirements. This role is pivotal in the company's expansion into the U.S. market, and the Head of FIU will have a global scope, interacting with stakeholders across the U.S., APAC, and EMEA. Initially, the position will be an individual contributor role, with the potential to scale and build a team as the business grows. A background in the payments industry is essential, and the role demands a professional with a deep understanding of FIU operations, including SAR/STR filing, case management, and investigative best practices.
Applicants for the Head of FIU position at the company must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in AML, BSA/Financial Crimes, or Compliance within the payments industry. The role requires a candidate with a proven track record in conducting complex investigations related to payments, remittances, or fintech products, and a strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory expectations and global FIU standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical, investigative, and communication skills, and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to partner with various stakeholders. The Head of FIU will also be expected to provide strategic insights into emerging financial crime trends and ensure the timely and accurate filing of SARs and regulatory reports.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance
About the Company
Internationally renowned financial technology (FinTech) company
Industry Financial Services
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to spearhead the establishment and leadership of its financial intelligence function for the U.S. business. The successful candidate will be responsible for building the FIU framework, overseeing AML investigations, managing SAR processes, and ensuring that all casework meets U.S. regulatory requirements. This role is pivotal in the company's expansion into the U.S. market, and the Head of FIU will have a global scope, interacting with stakeholders across the U.S., APAC, and EMEA. Initially, the position will be an individual contributor role, with the potential to scale and build a team as the business grows. A background in the payments industry is essential, and the role demands a professional with a deep understanding of FIU operations, including SAR/STR filing, case management, and investigative best practices.
Applicants for the Head of FIU position at the company must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in AML, BSA/Financial Crimes, or Compliance within the payments industry. The role requires a candidate with a proven track record in conducting complex investigations related to payments, remittances, or fintech products, and a strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory expectations and global FIU standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical, investigative, and communication skills, and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to partner with various stakeholders. The Head of FIU will also be expected to provide strategic insights into emerging financial crime trends and ensure the timely and accurate filing of SARs and regulatory reports.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance